TERM DATES

School year (2025/26)
Start of term: 8 September 2025 - 26 October 2025
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Half term holiday: 27 October 2025 – 2 November 2025
Lesson resume: 3 November 2025 - 21 December 2025

Christmas holiday: 22 December 2025 – 4 January 2026
Lesson resume: 5 January 2026 - 15 February

Half term holiday: 16 February 2026 – 22 February 2026
Lesson resume: 23 February 2026 -  29 March 2026

Easter holiday: 30 March 2026 – 12 April 2026
Lesson resume:  13 April 2026 -  24 May 2026
* No lessons on 5th May - Bank holiday

Half term holiday: 25 May 2026 – 31 May 2026
Lesson resume: 1 June 2026 -  19 July 2026

Summer holiday: 20 July 2026 



EXAM DATES & BOOKING PERIODS 2025/26

ABRSM exam booking and exam periods for the 2025–26 academic year, starting from September 2025 and extending through to Summer 2026. Practical (face-to-face) exams. ​

Practical (Face-to-Face) Exams (All Instruments)

• Autumn 2025
  
  • Booking Period: 2 Sep – 8 Sep 2025
    
  • Exam Period: 6 Oct – 25 Oct 2025
    
  • Note: This session is already closed for booking.
    
• Spring 2026
  
  • Booking Period: 8 Apr – 14 Apr 2026
    
  • Exam Period: 6 May – 24 May 2026
    
• Summer 2026
  
  • Booking Period: 7 Jul – 13 Jul 2026
    
  • Exam Period: 4 Aug – 22 Aug 2026
    

📝 Digital & Online Exams

• Music Theory Grades 1–5 (Online)
  
  • Booking Period: Open year-round
    
  • Completion Window: 28 days from booking
    
  • Note: Candidates can choose any date within the 28-day period to take their exam.
    
• Performance Grades (Digital)
  
  • Booking Period: Open year-round
    
  • Submission Window: 28 days from booking
    
  • Note: Candidates can choose any date within the 28-day period to submit their performance video.
    

📅 RSL Awards Graded Music Exam Dates & Booking Periods for 2025–26Face-to-Face Exams (UK & Ireland)

• Autumn Term 2025 (Term C)
  
  • Exam Dates: 27 October – 20 December 2025
    
  • Closing Date: 20 October 2025
    
  • Note: Booking for this term is now closed.
    
• Spring Term 2026 (Term A)
  
  • Exam Dates: 17 February – 13 April 2026
    
  • Closing Date: 10 February 2026
    
• Summer Term 2026 (Term B)
  
  • Exam Dates: 12 May – 12 August 2026
    
  • Closing Date: 6 May 2026
    
• Summer Booking Window 2026
  
  • For Exams until 12 August 2026
    
  • Booking Deadline: 14 July 2026
    
• Autumn Term 2026 (Term C)
  
  • Exam Dates: 27 October – 20 December 2026
    
  • Closing Date: 20 October 2026
    

Please note: Dates are subject to change. Ensure you check back prior to entry to avoid entering for the incorrect exam period.
Digital Exams (Recorded & Live Stream)

• Booking Period: Open year-round
  
• Exam Format: Digital submission
  
• Note: Candidates can book and submit their exams at any time, with a 28-day submission window once booked.
  

Trinity College London music exam booking periods for the Autumn, Spring, and Summer terms of the 2025–26 academic year:
🎼 Autumn Term 2025 (Term C)

• Booking Period: Opens on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, in the afternoon.
  
• Exam Period: 27 October – 20 December 2025.
  
• Note: Booking for all autumn term exams opens on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, in the afternoon. trinitycollege.com
  

🎼 Spring Term 2026 (Term A)

• Booking Period: Opens on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, in the afternoon.
  
• Exam Period: 17 February – 13 April 2026.
  
• Note: Booking for all spring term exams opens on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, in the afternoon. trinitycollege.com
  

🎼 Summer Term 2026 (Term B)

• Booking Period: Opens on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, in the afternoon.
  
• Exam Period: 12 May – 12 August 2026.
  
• Note: Booking for all summer term exams opens on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, in the afternoon.